Louisville is 15-2 against the spread in tournament games (starting with 2012 Big East tourney)

Chalk = Cash!

The FAVORITE has WON 20 of the last 24 NCAA Title Games (83% straight-up)The FAVORITE has COVERED 16 of the last 24 NCAA Title Games (67% against the spread)

During the last week of the tournament (Final Four round and Championship Game) since 2005the BETTER SEEDED team has won 16 of 18 games (with 8 games matching up equal seeds)

Bracket History:

Only ONE team worse than #6 seed has made the FINALS in last 28 years (2011 Butler)

Since Tournament seating began in 1979, #1 seeds have met in the Finals only 6 times.For the 29th time in 35 years #1 seeds will NOT meet in NCAA Finals.

17 of 28 National Champions in 64-team era have been #1 seeds.

For 25th straight year the champion will be a #4 seed or better!

How Good is Vegas?

Throughout the entire tournament so far (considering lines from select sportsbooks)EXACTLY 32 favorites have covered the spread and EXACTLY 32 underdogs have covered the spread(note that different sportsbooks have different lines, and that pick’em games and pushes are eliminated from consideration)

Lowest Scoring:

Since the 3-pointer was added in 1987, this year’s tournament is the lowest scoring of ANY (131.2 points per game)

Championship Game Props:

Largest lead of game, either team: over/under 13.5 points

Combined 3-pointers from both teams: over/under 13

If Michigan wins by 22 or more points, $100 wins $2,800 (28 to 1 against)